Vinho Verde Experience in Portugal

Highlights

  • Discover authentic Portuguese cuisine on a local food tour of Braga
  • Experience the life of a winemaker for the day on a stunning tour to a winery in the Minho region
  • Stay in the incredible medieval city of Guimarães - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
£550 pp
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What you'll do

Arrival Day and Food Tour

Your driver will pick you up from Porto Airport and drive to Braga (54 min).

There is no better way to get to the heart of a city or its people than by taking a walking food tour. Join a food tour to spend a day getting to know Braga’s lesser-known food traditions and local institutions, and get under the skin of Portuguese cuisine from the very beginning of your off the beaten track city break.

You’ll meet your local guide at Arco da Porta Nova. The food tour is a 3-hou...Read All

Explore Guimarães

This is a free day for sightseeing and city strolling in Guimarães, and your chance to do some independent exploring in a truly beautiful, yet lesser-visited, corner of Portugal.

Guimarães has one of the best-preserved Medieval Historical Centers in Portugal, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where time seems to have magically stopped.

Discover the land where Portugal was born, the history and monuments of Guimarães, its traditions, historical and cultural herita...Read All

Winemaker for the Day

In the morning your driver will pick you up at the hotel and drive to Quinta da Lourosa.

During this experience, you’ll be invited to live the life of a local winemaker for a day. When you arrive at Quinta de Lourosa, you will be greeted with welcome sparkling wine.

The workshop starts with a wine tasting masterclass, allowing you real insight into the wine region and grape varieties. Then, you will have a traditional Minho lunch with Quinta da Lourosa wines.

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Departure Day

Today, your driver will pick you up at your hotel to transfer you back to the airport in Porto.

Gather all your memories, luggage, and belongings and say goodbye to Minho Region. We hope this has been an enriching adventure and we would love for you to return and explore more about Portugal.

What's included

Included

  • Transfers and Transport
  • Three nights accommodation in Guimarães with Breakfast
  • Guided food Tour in Braga including food tastings
  • Wine Workshop in Quinta de Lourosa including lunch and wine
Your local host

Susana

My name is Susana Poças, and I am passionate about my country, nature, and the countryside. Let me show you the hidden corners of my passion and how beautiful my country is.

My name is Susana Poças, and I am passionate about my country, nature, and the countryside. Let me show you the hidden corners of my passion and how beautiful my country is.

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Location

Your Portuguese adventure begins when you land at Porto Airport, where you will be picked up and taken to your first experience in the city of Braga.

For the duration of your stay, you will be based in Guimarães, a beautiful medieval city on a hilltop just southeast of Braga.

At the end of your experience, you will be taken back to Porto Airport for your return flight home.

FAQs

When does the tour run?

This tour usually operates Thursday to Sunday, or from Friday to Monday, however other days are available upon request.

The tour runs between March-May, and September-October.

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